Pretty to look at and great tasting, refreshing yet low in
calories, highly hydrating but simple to prepare. .. What more could one ask
from a summer drink? If you haven’t already
tried fruit and herb infusions this summer may be a good time to start.
In fact infusions are a great way of encouraging ourselves
and our loved ones to drink more water.
It is an excellent low calorie alternative to commercial sodas and
packaged juices.
Making infusions is as easy as it gets. Fill a clean glass jar with water. Thinly slice your choice of ingredients and
place them in the jar of water. U can
use herbs, fresh fruit, spices, vegetables and even edible flowers. And wait….
for as little as 30 minutes to as long as a couple of hours depending on how
strongly flavoured you like your water.
I would recommend refrigerating the infusion given the seasonal warm
weather. You can refill the jar with
water a few times before discarding the ingredients and starting afresh.
Whether you prefer colourful rose petals and lavender or fragrant basil or
rosemary, whether you crave the sweetness of melon and pear, the zing of ginger
and cloves or the freshness of cucumber and fennel, infusions will quench your
thirst and increase your water intake naturally and pleasantly.
Remember that infusions will aid detoxification and
depending on the ingredients you use can support immunity, aid weight loss or
relieve congestion. The choice of flavours
very much depends on your individual preferences and, in practical terms, on
what you have available. We recommend using
seasonal produce since fresh is always best.
Where possible include organic produce in your infusions to reduce toxic
build up Other than that use your imagination and let
your taste buds be your guide.
Soap Cafe also stocks an interesting and delicious
blend of berries and spices, originally designed to be infused as teas but
which works excellently in cold infusions.
My personal favourite is Berry
Wellness, a vibrant blend of organic strawberries, goji berries,
cranberries, blueberries, ginger and liquorice root among other luscious
ingredients.
Our teas can be enjoyed hot and cold. Honey, agave syrup
You can find an extensive selection of ideas for your infusions at the links below. Write in and let us know which you prefer and share your original recipes with us.
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